A swimming pool or spa can be a backyard oasis that can provide years of enjoyment, entertainment and fun-filled recreation for your family and friends. Unfortunately, a swimming pool can also be a dangerous safety hazard if not protected properly.

Drowning, according to government statistics, is the No. 1 cause of accidental death among children under the age of 5 in California, Arizona and Florida. In the United States, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5. Swimming lessons are not enough to protect young children. Just because a child has had swimming lessons, it does not guarantee that they are "water safe."

Pool Safety Fence and Pool Safety Nets are both proven methods of safeguarding your pool from unauthorized access by children and pets. Both can be easily installed by a homeowner and can be easily removed.

PLEASE NOTE: Adult supervision is still critical to the safety of infants and toddlers. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that "programs for infants and toddlers have not been shown to decrease the risk of drowning."